IMPORTANT UPDATE

BioEM 2020 officially Cancelled

Dear colleagues,

We as the Local Organising Committee have worked hard to plan and deliver a great BioEM 2020 conference for you. However, you cannot fail to recognise that we are in unprecedented times dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, as such we cannot proceed as planned with BioEM 2020.

In agreement with the Bioelectromagnetics Society (BEMS) and the European BioElectromagnetics Association (EBEA), we will cancel the meeting in Oxford, this year.

While we hope to invite you back to Oxford in the future, next BioEM meeting will be on 13-18 June 2021 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

All registered attendees and sponsors for BioEM 2020 will be contacted about refunds.

Further notice from the Technical Program Committee will be given via email and via our website (https://bioem2020.org/)

The Update from

Technical Programme Committee

Dear colleagues,

As Technical Programme Committee (TPC) co-chairs, we would like to warmly thank all members of the bioelectromagnetic community who contributed to BioEM2020. Unfortunately, as you all have been impacted in your lives by this unprecedented pandemic outbreak, our annual meeting had to be canceled due to the circumstances, in spite of the fact that all special sessions were already organized and abstract review process was completed.

The TPC received high-level proposals for plenaries, tutorials, and workshops and we would like to thank both the organizers and speakers of the special sessions for their enthusiastic involvement and contributions. We are confident that this work is not lost, and we hope to see you at BioEM2021 in Honolulu Hawaii next year!

We are also tremendously thankful to all the authors for their high-quality contributions, as well as to the reviewers whose involvement is always instrumental and who were particularly active with in total 1145 reviews completed this year. In order to make best use of all these contributions, the TPC is working on preparing an abstract collection book, which will include all accepted abstracts intended to be presented at BioEM2020. This will offer an updated snapshot of the recent advances and ongoing research in the field of bioelectromagnetics. It will be posted on BioEM2020 website in coming months.

With kind regards,

Maxim ZHADOBOV and Alexandre LEGROS

The Chairs of LOC

Welcome Message

Dear colleagues,

On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), it is a pleasure to invite you to attend the annual joint meeting of the Bioelectromagnetics Society (BEMS) and the European BioElectromagnetics Association (EBEA), BioEM 2020, in Oxford, United Kingdom, 21-26 June 2020.

BioEM is the world’s largest and most highly recognised bioelectromagnetics conference attracting academic and industrial participants at all career stages from all over the world. It is a great forum for the exchange of scientific achievements, demonstrating state-of-the-art technology, identifying gaps in science and establishing and strengthening professional networks.

With 2020, we mark the beginning of a new decade for development and deployment of new technologies and applications utilizing electromagnetic fields (EMF). The roll-out of 5G cellular technologies promises to offer a host of new services and applications to benefit society, as will many other emerging telecommunication and medical technologies. New understanding of the interaction mechanisms between EMF and biological materials from nanoscale to the whole human body will evolve to form the basis for future technologies and shape future research.

The five-day program of BioEM 2020 will feature invited plenary talks by world-renowned scientists in the field of bioelectromagnetics, a variety of special sessions and panel discussions aligned to the most pressing issues in the field. The program also contains a variety of technical sessions, poster sessions and social functions.

Special attention will be paid to student contributions as these are the bioelectromagnetics community’s future scientists. Students from around the world will have the opportunity to present their work in oral and poster sessions, developing their presentation skills, participating in student competitions and networking with other members of the community.

In addition to scientific activities, BioEM 2020 will be your opportunity to visit the historic city of Oxford, which is home to Oxford University, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. With its mix of ancient and modern, there is plenty to do in Oxford, from visiting the historic Ashmolean Museum to the workplace of Charles Darwin the most famous biologist of all time at the Oxford Natural History Museum. Alternatively enjoy the modern culture with a drink, a meal and taking in a show at the Playhouse or shopping till you drop, Oxford has it all!

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Oxford in June 2020!

The Old Bank

The independently owned Old Bank, centrally located on Oxford’s famous High Street, is a breath-taking statement in design. Situated in the heart of historical Oxford, The Old Bank offers rooms which feature marble bathrooms and modern art. Oxford University is located just 300m from the property. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The spacious rooms are air conditioned and elegantly decorated. Rooms also offer a TV and plenty of work space. Many have original period features and views across the city. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner in Quod restaurant with its terrace and bar. Traditional roast dinners are available. The hotel has meeting rooms and private dining rooms. Room service is also available. Just steps away from Merton, All Souls and Oriel Colleges, The Old Bank is a five-minute walk from the Botanic Garden. Magdalen Bridge and the River Cherwell can also be reached in five minutes, and Oxford Train Station is a 15-minute walk away.

The Principal Oxford Spires

Within easy walking distance of Oxford's colleges, museums and theatres, this is the perfect base from which to discover everything that one of the most historic cities in England has to offer. After the hustle and bustle of the city, we are the perfect antidote. When you walk through the doors you’ll feel yourself sigh with relief as you delight in our relaxed and contemporary feel. A sanctuary of calm just moments from the throng. Whilst you’re here, take time to enjoy the tranquillity of the River Thames – just one minute away – and take a stroll around our apple orchard and gardens. If you’re lucky (and quiet) you might even spot our resident family of muntjac deer. No matter what brings you to our door, whether it be a work trip or a weekend away, we are here to play host and make sure you have everything you need. It’s time to eat, sleep and everything in between.

Old Parsonage Hotel

Oxford’s 17th century Old Parsonage combines original charm and character with all the luxury, amenities and technology available to an independently owned 5-star hotel. Best known by locals and visitors alike for its eclectic country house charm, chic modern interiors and striking 20th century portraits, the Old Parsonage is a luxury home-from-home with impeccable hospitality. A striking balance of old & new, each of the 35 individually designed bedrooms & suites feature luxurious handmade beds, rich natural fabrics, unique Oxford sketches and magnificent marble bathrooms. Guests can enjoy afternoon tea in the walled courtyard, relax within the peaceful & stunning surrounds of a carefully curated library, or explore the city the traditional way and borrow one of the hotel's vintage style bicycles. The Parsonage Grill, famous for its intimate, bohemian, clubby atmosphere, displays an amazing collection of eclectic oil paintings; mainly portraits of well-known writers and artists. The state-of-the-art kitchen uses the best local produce to create classic, simple yet innovate British dishes. Open every day of the year, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and our famous afternoon teas, in the company of Oxford’s academic and literary luminaries. The exclusive residents’ library is the perfect space in which to relax, read and enjoy a drink or a bite to eat. A carefully curated collection of books will inspire & entertain, and includes a section on art, literature, culture & politics, Oxford & its history. Relax amongst a specially commissioned collection of Paddy Summerfield’s black and white photographs of 1960’s Oxford.

Vanbrugh House Boutique Hotel

Small and intimate, yet intensely stylish and luxurious, the Vanbrugh House Oxford Hotel boasts an impressive 22 uniquely designed and charming rooms. From wooden beams to panelled walls and exquisite fireplaces, our hotel still houses many of the original features of the building

Hampton by Hilton

Welcoming hotel near Oxford's historic centre and next to Kassam Stadium. Hampton by Hilton Oxford is situated conveniently close to both the business and leisure areas of Oxford. We are only 15 minutes from the historic centre and just an hour from Heathrow Airport. Oxford is the UK's oldest University City, where film fans explore the hallowed halls of Christ Church College, and punts glide gently along the River Cherwell. Our Oxford hotel is situated adjacent to Kassam Conference & Events Centre, home of Oxford Football Stadium and next door to the Ozone Leisure Park's multiplex cinema and choice of restaurants. We are within easy reach of Oxford Science Park and only a mile from the BMW mini plant, making our hotel a handy base for business travellers. Explore the pretty Cotswold villages and the rolling parkland of Blenheim Palace. Silverstone F1 racing circuit is 35 miles away and the famous Bicester village just 18 miles away. Our inviting, air-conditioned guest rooms offer contemporary amenities including Digital Check in, Hilton Honours Enrolment, free Wi - Fi, an ergonomic desk, a comfy bed and a 32- inch flat- screen TV. Refresh in the spacious bathroom, which features a walk-in power shower. Start you day right - there is a hot and cold buffet breakfast included when you stay at this Oxford hotel. Our 24-hour convenience hub stocks a selection of snacks, drinks and sundries. Exercise at a time that suits you in the 24- hour fitness centre. Relax with a drink in the lobby or grab a light bite in our casual snack area.

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

The hotel has a central city location and is well known in the city.It is located on the south side of Oxford's High Street near to the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art and the Examination Schools of Oxford University. The hotel is a converted 17th-century coaching inn located at the corner of Merton Street on the site of the town wall's former east gate. The building was converted by Edward Prioleau Warren in 1899–1900 and the stuccoed style of the building echoes other 18th century buildings in Oxford. Local history reports of the sound of men in armour and sightings of English Civil War era Royalist soldiers passing through walls to the hotel's location on the site of the old east gate and speculates about a surprise attack by Parliamentarian forces. The hotel is also where C. S. Lewis and J R R Tolkien would meet in the hotel as it was halfway between the two University colleges (Merton and Magdalen).